“The way we communicate is of fundamental importance: we must say ‘no’ to the war of words and images, we must reject the paradigm of war,“ Leo told thousands of journalists who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis.
“The suffering of these imprisoned journalists challenges the conscience of nations and the international community, calling on all of us to safeguard the precious gift of free speech and of the press,“ said the pope.
The pontiff also told the journalists they must act responsibly in using artificial intelligence in their work, asking them to “ensure that it can be used for the good of all, so that it can benefit all of humanity.”
Monday's meeting was Leo's first audience with a large group of people at the Vatican. Coming into the Vatican's large audience hall, he was greeted with applause from reporters.
“Thank you for this wonderful reception,“ said Leo. “They say that when they clap at the beginning, it doesn’t matter much. If you’re still awake at the end and still want to applaud, thank you very much.”
After his address, Leo walked off the stage to greet journalists in the audience, and engaged in banter with a few of them.
But when an American reporter asked the pope, born in Chicago, if he would be returning for a visit home soon, Leo responded: “I don’t think so.”
People meeting the pope are often given a small set of rosary beads blessed by the pontiff, usually distributed by a papal attendant.
One reporter also asked the pope, who is a tennis player, if he would like to play against Andre Agassi. Leo responded, “just don’t bring Sinner,“ making a Catholic pun about the last name of Italian champion Jannik Sinner.
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